EDUC 317 - Science: Integrated Learning Experiences

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This course is designed to prepare the early childhood education teacher education candidates to teach science to students in grades PK-3. Candidates are prepared to plan activities and teach skills appropriate for the diverse needs of their students. Attention is paid to exploring and developing knowledge about the natural world, promoting the curiosity of young children, meeting the challenges of inquiring minds through concepts in science. The course prepares candidates to plan and implement lessons, with appropriate assessments, that will stimulate students’ development of science concepts and skills and that are based on state and national standards. Students must have been admitted into Teacher Education Program in order to enroll in this course. This course includes extensive field experience. (Offered fall/spring.) Corequisite(s): EDUC 314 and EDUC 315 and EDUC 316 and EDUC 318